Blog : The Journal

Boudoir, editorial portraiture, personal stories, and the art of being seen... created in Jefferson City and throughout Mid-Missouri.

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September 22nd, 2026

Why a Photography Session Styling Consultation Matters

Boudoir, Editorial, Family Photography, Seniors + Graduates
Shirtless redhead man with beard lying in bed on white pillows, looking upward in a dimly lit bedroom.

July 7th, 2026

Male Boudoir: What It Is and What to Expect

Boudoir, Male Boudoir
Two people pose dramatically against a wall, one shirtless standing, one seated in a suit jacket on tiled floor.

June 21st, 2026

What Is Editorial Photography? (And Why You Don't Need to Be a Model to Experience It)

Editorial
Three friends pose for a photo in a studio, with one holding a camera, against a decorative dark door backdrop.

June 19th, 2026

Hi, I'm Ali. And This Is Why I Photograph People.

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